Executive Director of Strategic & Client Communications

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or related field, required. Masters preferred.
• 10+ years of related/progressive experience in communications and change management including 5+ years of management experience with significant impact.
• Healthcare or large organization setting experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience leading internal communications teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages that are clear, concise, and easy to understand.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven experience building and maintaining relationships will all levels of leadership and staff.
• Including expertise in presentations, team facilitations, and ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge of media relations best practices and strategies.
• Track record of success partnering closely with executive and senior leadership and boards of trustees/directors.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and the ability to both operate at a high level and be hands-on.
• Prior experience managing vendors and agencies; budget management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience coaching senior leaders on communications best practices.
• Strong judgement, willingness to navigate ambiguity and a drive to seek continuous improvement.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for employee engagement that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Key skills for this role include exceptional writing, creativity, strategic thinking, and proficiency with various communication technologies and software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other communication tools such as email marketing platforms and social media management tools.

You can become a part of our diverse healthcare leadership team and enjoy extensive benefits with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. From academic medical centers to local community hospitals, from downtown to the suburbs, Johns Hopkins Medicine has a work environment that will fit your personality and career goals.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; life and long-term disability coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance for employees and dependents; and wellness programs just to name a few.

Minimum /annually - Maximum /annually. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.